Hi, not sure if this is best place to post - I'm concerned that my local housing department are not following their own policies correctly with regards to allocation social housing. How do I go about finding out if this is true?
I was placed Into Band 1 (highest priority) and was told my position was 10th - places are allocated in order of which you enter the band - therefore I should be allocated the 10th property give or take ( exceptions for emergencies or if people refuse a property so it gets offered to a lower priority) - however, despite 9properties been allocated to band 1 applicants since I was placed in the band, I am still apparently 10th! They refused to elaborate further however I know for a fact that the last two were allocated to people places in the band after me and non emergencies.
There is a property due to become available this week that is perfect for us location wise etc (up until now we have been bidding on properties even if would cost us £400+ a month in transport to get my son to school- can't move schools as he is Autistic and settled now) - I am concerned we will be "leap frogged" again by someone lower down - how can we prevent this? Is it a case of shout the loudest get moved first?!
Before I get flamed I am well aware we are extremely lucky to be offered social housing, I understand it is in short supply - I am just aware that it seems our local authority is allocating unfairly.